ionize (Meaning)
Wordnet
ionize (v)
become converted into ions
convert into ions
Webster
ionize (v. t.)
To separate (a compound) into ions, esp. by dissolving in water.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ionize
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ionize Sentence Examples
- When exposed to ultraviolet light, certain gases ionize and form plasma.
- High-energy collisions can ionize atoms by stripping away electrons.
- The intense heat of a flame can ionize the surrounding air.
- Solar radiation can ionize particles in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
- Lightning striking the air ionizes the atmosphere, creating visible flashes.
- X-rays have enough energy to ionize atoms and molecules.
- Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, can penetrate deeply into materials.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation can cause damage to living tissue.
- Electric fields can ionize atoms by pulling electrons away from their nuclei.
- Understanding the conditions under which atoms ionize is crucial in many scientific fields.
FAQs About the word ionize
become converted into ions, convert into ionsTo separate (a compound) into ions, esp. by dissolving in water.
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When exposed to ultraviolet light, certain gases ionize and form plasma.
High-energy collisions can ionize atoms by stripping away electrons.
The intense heat of a flame can ionize the surrounding air.
Solar radiation can ionize particles in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
